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On this date in 1935 one of the most popular boardgames of all-time first went on sale. And in 1968, President Dwight D. Eisenhower had a memorable day...

On this date in 1902, a popular stuffed animal made its debut. And in 1933, President Franklin D. Roosevelt escaped a scary situation.

On this date in 1819 that the first bicycle was seen in this U.S. city. And in 1881 in Washington D.C., a new organization was founded that has helped...

It's a mash-up of clues about authors' names and common beach objects. If Jay Gatsby put on sunscreen at the beach, he'd have S-P-F Scott Fitzgerald to thank.

It was on this date in 1888 that the National Geographic Society was founded in Washington, D.C. And it was on this date in 1976 that Laverne and Shirley premiered on ABC television.

On this date in 1792, the Farmers' Almanac made its debut. And in 1971, the mystery of what happened to D.B. Cooper began.

On this date in 1932 Franklin D. Roosevelt gave an acceptance speech -- a first at a Democratic convention. And in 1937, Amelia Earhart went missing...

On this date in 1912 the Girl Scouts were founded. And in 1933, President Franklin D. Roosevelt gave the first of his popular "fireside chats".

On this date in 1959 President Dwight D. Eisenhower signed a bill to welcome Hawaii as the 50th state. And in 1965, Rolling Stones members were caught...

On this date in 1879, this product was sold for the first time in glass bottles. And in 1943, President Franklin D. Roosevelt signed an Executive order.